Product Data

HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 15890

15890: BASE 15899: HEMPEL'S LIQUID 99751

Description: HEMPEL’S SHOPPRIMER ZS 15890 is a two-component, solvent-borne zinc ethyl silicate shopprimer,
designed for automatic spray application. Especially suited, where welding (MIG/MAG) and gas-cutting
properties are of importance.
Recommended use: For short to medium-term protection of abrasive blast cleaned steel plates and other structural steel
during the storage, fabrication, and construction periods.
Features: Excellent resistance to weathering
Excellent resistance to oil and organic solvents
Excellent heat resistance
Certificates/Approvals: Approved as welding primer/shopprimer/prefabrication primer.
Complying with IMO MSC.215(82) as shopprimer for ballast tank coating systems.
Complying with IMO MSC.288(87) as shopprimer for cargo oil tank systems.
Certified by major classification societies. (see REMARKS overleaf)
Contact your local Hempel representative for more info and specific certificates.
Availability: Part of Group Assortment. Local availability subject to confirmation.
PHYSICAL CONSTANTS:
Shade nos/Colours: 19890* / Reddish grey
Finish: Flat
Volume solids, %: 28 ± 1
Theoretical spreading rate: 18.7 m2/l [749.9 sq.ft./US gallon] - 15 micron/0.6 mils
Flash point: 22 °C [71.6 °F]
Specific gravity: 1.3 kg/litre [11.1 lbs/US gallon]
Dry to handle: 4 - 5 minute(s) 20°C/68°F
Fully cured: 72 approx. hour(s) 20°C/68°F (75% RH)
VOC content: 620 g/l [5.2 lbs/US gallon] (According to EPA Fed
Ref Method 24)
Shelf life: 1 year for BASE and 1 year (25°C/77°F) for CURING AGENT from time of production. Shelf life is
dependent on storage temperature. Shelf life is reduced at storage temperatures above 25°C/77°F. Do
not store above 40°C/104°F or below 5°C/40°F.
Shelf life is exceeded if the liquid is gelled or if the mixed product forms gels before application.
- *other shades according to assortment list.
- The physical constants stated are nominal data according to the HEMPEL Group's approved formulas.

APPLICATION DETAILS:
Version, mixed product: 15890
Mixing ratio: BASE 15899: HEMPEL'S LIQUID 99751
2 : 3 by volume
Application method: Airless spray / Air spray / Brush (touch up)
Thinner (max.vol.): 08570 or 08700 (30%) / 08700 (30%) / 08570 or 08700 (15%)
According to separate APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Pot life: 24 hour(s) 20°C/68°F (Closed container, constant stirring) see REMARKS overleaf
Nozzle orifice: 0.019 - 0.023 "
Nozzle pressure: 80 bar [1160 psi]
(Airless spray data are indicative and subject to adjustment)
Cleaning of tools: HEMPEL'S THINNER 08700 or 08570.
Indicated film thickness, dry: 15 micron [0.6 mils] see REMARKS overleaf
Indicated film thickness, wet: Not relevant
Overcoat interval, min: According to separate APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Overcoat interval, max: According to separate APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety: Handle with care. Before and during use, observe all safety labels on packaging and paint containers,
consult HEMPEL Safety Data Sheets and follow all local or national safety regulations.

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Product Data
HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 15890

SURFACE PREPARATION: Remove oil and grease with suitable detergent. Abrasive blasting to minimum Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)
with a surface profile equivalent to Rugotest No. 3, min. N9a, Keane-Tator Comparator, 2 mils
segments or ISO Comparator Medium (G,S).
For special purposes grit blasting is necessary.
APPLICATION CONDITIONS: The surface must be completely clean and dry at the time of application and its temperature must be
above the dew point to avoid condensation.Minimum steel temperature: 0°C/32°F. Maximum steel
temperature approximately: 55°C/131°F.
Minimum temperature for curing is: 0°C/32°F. At relative humidity below 50%, curing is retarded. See
separate APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SUBSEQUENT COAT: According to specification.
REMARKS: Local adjustments:
Local conditions (e.g. application equipment, climatic application conditions, production speed/
efficiency) may require local adjustments in solvent composition, degree of pre-thinning and degree of
pre-hydrolysis for the shopprimer as supplied. As such adjustments may influence flash point and
volume solids %, Hempel’s quality control system requires separate product numbers, Product Data
Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets to be issued, even though the adjustments have no influence
on the composition and properties and performance of the final and cured shopprimer film.
The following product numbers represent such adjustments:
HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 15893
HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589B
HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589S
HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 1589K

Application(s): For steel to be used for ballast tanks, IMO Resolution MSC.215(82) requires that the contamination
with water soluble salts measured according to ISO 8502-9 must not exceed a conductivity equivalent
to 50 mg/m2 sodium chloride. The dust quantity rating assessed according to ISO 8502-3 must not
exceed rating “1” for dust size classes “3”, “4” or “5”.
If shelf life is exceeded, it is usually possible to use the zinc paste (BASE), if any settling can be
remixed. The liquid may be used provided it shows no signs of turbidity, but pot life will be very much
shortened, see application(s). In any case, possible surpassing of storage time will be of 1-2 months
maximum (20°C/68°F) for the liquid.
The pot life may be gradually reduced to 8 hours (20°C/68°F) as the liquid approaches the end of its
shelf life, assuming that it is stored under favourable conditions.
Film thicknesses/thinning: For this shopprimer, the indicated dry film thickness means the thickness measured on a smooth test
panel and when the shopprimer is being applied to abrasive blasted substrate with a roughness of
approximately: Rz 60 micron. A higher roughness may require upwards adjustment of the dry film
thickness and correspondingly reduce the theoretical spreading rate.
Actual specified dry film thickness may depend on welding requirements, exposure conditions and
required protection time. Dry film thickness range with suitable thinning is: 10-25 micron/ 0.4-1 mils.
The product should be applied in a uniform film thickness. Avoid dry spray and exaggerated film
thickness.
Overcoating intervals: No maximum overcoat interval for adhesion, but dictated by gradual breakdown and damage during
exposure and fabrication. Regarding treatment before overcoating, please consult APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
Note: HEMPEL'S SHOPPRIMER ZS 15890 For professional use only.
ISSUED BY: HEMPEL A/S 1589019890

This Product Data Sheet supersedes those previously issued.

For explanations, definitions and scope, see “Explanatory Notes” available on www.hempel.com. Data, specifications, directions and recommendations given in this data sheet
represent only test results or experience obtained under controlled or specially defined circumstances. Their accuracy, completeness or appropriateness under the actual conditions
of any intended use of the Products herein must be determined exclusively by the Buyer and/or User.
The Products are supplied and all technical assistance is given subject to HEMPEL's GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALES, DELIVERY AND SERVICE, unless otherwise expressly agreed
in writing. The Manufacturer and Seller disclaim, and Buyer and/or User waive all claims involving, any liability, including but not limited to negligence, except as expressed in said
GENERAL CONDITIONS for all results, injury or direct or consequential losses or damages arising from the use of the Products as recommended above, on the overleaf or otherwise.
Product data are subject to change without notice and become void five years from the date of issue.

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